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Mid Autumn Moon Cake Festival

Fly Me To The Moon 中秋節

Give me the moonlight, give me the lotus paste.

Hello! It’s that time of year again. Today, Chinese the world over celebrate the mid-Autumn festival. And Sabah is no exception.

Jade Rabbit

Mooncakes are inextricably linked with the Moon festival. One type of traditional mooncake is filled with lotus seed paste. And they cost a fortune! You will be broke for a month when the night is over, especially if you have to give them as a gift. For a box of 4 moon cakes will set you back RM50.00 or more. The bakers must think we are all made of money. I have an easy way out for this. So, near to the Moon Festival, you start making every one of your freinds your enemy. At least after the festival you will still have a grain of rice to eat for the next 30 days. I consider that a smart move. So, to you all Chinese, start making yourself a nuisance to all your friends. It’s not too late yet.

Mooncakes

For information on the origins & legends of mid-Autumn Fetsival, click here